5-Axis CNC Machine Operator, Navy Systems (Job Number: 1043)

We are seeking a 5-Axis Machine Operator to join our federal team at our York, PA location. This job consists of duties required to operate CNC controlled 5 or more axis machining. Utilize live spindle machining, boring, drilling, tapping, milling, etc., and turning operations. Also utilize special cutting tools applicable to multi-axis machining, including O.D. & I.D. grinding as equipped. Additional attachment heads may be used on this type machine & operators are responsible for use & care of this equipment. Machines will have multiple pallets to maximize efficiency & increase machine utilization. Operators will load pallets & deburr while machine is in cycle to maximize utilization.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Grantley Plant in York, PA Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday Pay: (Hourly) $30.96 per hour. Additional $0.70/hour for 2nd Shift *Increased 9/15/25
Bonus: 5% eligible
Union: This is a bargaining unit (union) position.
Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: As a 5-Axis Machine Operator , you will :

• Daily operations include working from complex drawings, process sheets, instructions, visual display units, tool management PC, reading and understanding CNC programs, planning and coordination of available jobs and pallet stations to maximize machine utilization, managing the machines automatic tool changer systems, equipped with 100+ position automatic tool change system, PC based tool management/preset system, part probe, broken tool detection, adaptive control and horsepower monitor and is DNC linked.
• Setup and loading of large production parts and heavy fixtures to the pallet stations internal to machining operations using appropriate material handling equipment, ladders and work platforms.
• Housekeeping, removal of coolant and metal chips from machined work pieces and the machine as required to sustain future operations and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Preparation, maintenance and orderly storage of primary and backup tooling and components using tool management/presetting system hardware and software and associated setting equipment.
• Monitoring control messages and take appropriate corrective action.
• Manual tool offset & compensation required to compensate for casting variations.
• Online piece part inspection, key characteristics and statistical process control (SPC) documentation as required. (New tooling set up requires operator, Mfg engineer / programmer to assist.)
• Use all types of precision measuring instruments including but not limited to ID and OD micrometer, calipers, depth gages, height gages, bore gages, plug and ring gauges.
• Deburring internal to machining operations.
• Use of hand and power tools, general housekeeping, completion of Preventative Maintenance (PM) checklists and machine downtime logs.
• Assist maintenance tech in the PM of the machine as required.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• One year or more of experience required.
• Use complex shop prints, mathematics, handbook formulas, process sheets, N/C programs. Use all types of precision measuring instruments, i.e. ID and OD micrometers, calipers, parallels, height and depth gauges and plug and ring gauges.
• Have knowledge of N/C controlled machines, machine shop practices and technology, machine tool operations, working qualities of materials.
  Have knowledge of PC systems and usage.
• Diversified work to set up and operate CNC horizontal machining center producing large production parts.
• Considerable judgment, ingenuity and initiative will be required to operate this work center for maximum productivity within prescribed quality and tolerance limitations.
• Considerable physical effort working continuously with average weight or frequently with heavy weights tools or materials are required.
• Loading/unloading of piece parts and fixtures will require the use of a bridge crane and associated chain slings working at both floor level and elevated positions from ladders and/or work platforms.
• Frequent climbing, bending, kneeling and reaching are required.
• Continuous mental, visual attention is required for efficient operation of a machine containing 3 pallets, 7 programmable axes, 2 attachment heads and up to 165 tools where work is diversified setting up, checking work, observing machine operations and maintaining tooling and fixturing.
  

Preferred Education:

• Equivalent of formal apprenticeship training.
  

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